David Journal

Tag: Saturday Morning

  • Helping the Poor and Distressed

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    I would not have expected nearly a billion dollars in charitable distributions last year. I would have expected tens of millions or a quarter billion. What does he want us to be learning as he shares these examples of people outside the church serving those in need? More of us should be recognizing the good…

  • Steady in the Storms

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    How do you say “this know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” with a smile on your beaming face? President Eyring just did that. It has never been more important than it is now to know how to build on that sure foundation. According to King Benjamin we build upon that…

  • Ladder of Faith

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    Accepting His will in place of our own is a key to finding happiness regardless of our circumstances. Obedience to God’s commandments enables us to be trusted by Him. Unbelief blocks our ability to see miracles. Make sure to get the list of questions by prophets starting with “Am I stripped of pride?”

  • A Mighty Change of Heart

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    How do we obtain the mighty change of heart so that the Sabbath becomes a delight? I want this list of signs that we have experienced a mighty change of heart. Lord, I give you everything. I have nothing left to give you. … Lord, I give you my heart. I have nothing left to…

  • Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker

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    The sermon on the mount was for everyone but was given specifically for his disciples—those who had chosen to follow Him. Every person on earth is the offspring of God but to be called the children of God…{we must be peacemakers} Followers of Christ can forcefully share their opinions but always without malice. Few in…

  • But We Heeded Them Not

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    One hymn that has blessed my life…is Let Us All Press On. “We will heed not what the wicked may say.” Faith focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ fortifies us… Entering into covenants and receiving priesthood ordinances yolks us with and binds us to the Lord Jesus Christ. These disciples have firm testimonies…

  • *We* Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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    I didn’t know that Sister Aburto was a divorced mother before she was first introduced to the church. The church organization and it’s buildings exist for our spiritual benefit. Sometimes we are givers and sometimes we are receivers but we are all members of the family of Christ. Sometimes women apologize for not being active…

  • Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever

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    As I have lost vision in one eye due to macular degeneration I have become more grateful for other kinds of vision such as hindsight. I didn’t realize that Elder Ballard grew up in a less-active family. As Elder Ballard speaks about his missionary service and directs his remarks to the young men right after…

  • Preaching the Gospel of Peace

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    I have prayed that this conference will be a time of spiritual regeneration for each of you. Contention violates receiving the Lord Jesus Christ stood for and taught. Every person who has made covenants with God has promised to serve others. I remind you that the Lord has asked for every worthy, able young man…

  • The Need for a Church

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    A message for good and religiously-minded people who have lessened their religious participation in whatever church they have affiliated with (not limited to this church or even to Christians). Personal disappointment should never keep us from the doctrine of Christ. Individual spirituality cannot match the opportunities for service that come through service in the church.…